Dancing with Dogs : Easy-to-Learn Techniques and Fun Routines For you and Your Dog

Description

Heelwork training is a rewarding experience that will help you bond with your best friend whilst creating an imaginative and fun show. This easy-to-follow book teaches you how to train your dog to perform simple but elaborate-looking dance routines. Teach him basic tricks, learn how to pick the music and choreograph the routine and try one of 15 dances. Step-by-step instructions are clearly illustrated to show you and your pooch how to enjoy this exciting new sport.show more

About Mary Ray

Three-time Crufts obedience winner Mary Ray is a leading dog trainer. In 1990 she introduced the sport Freestyle and Heelwork to Music to the UK and has successfully developed it as a teachable technique. Mary is regularly featured on British TV programmes, such as, Channel Four' s Faking It, and judges shows throughout the world.show more

Table of contents

FOREWORD INTRODUCTION HEELWORK VERSUS FREESTYLE MOTIVATING YOUR DOG PAW SHOW ADVANCED MOVES PUTTING A ROUTINE TOGETHER ROUTINES: Stars and Stripes Singing in the Rain Match of the Day Puppet on a String Cancan Saturday Night Fever Calamity Jane Viva Espana! Mary Poppins Top Hat and Tails Let' s Rock and Roll Dinner for Two World of Magic Mack and Mabel Into the Swing INDEX ACKNOWLEDGEMENTSshow more